Question

2) Choose the letter of the equation that best represents the problem. *

A meteorologist measured the average rainfall received in Cities A and B. Both cities received

11inches of rainfall in total. While City A received x inches of rain, City B experienced three times

the amount of rainfall than City A.

Answer 1

Answer: x + 3x = 11

Explanation:

Two cities A and B

Both cities receive 11 inches of rainfall in total

Amount of Rainfall in inches received by city A = x

Amount of Rainfall in inches received by city B = 3x

Therefore given the details above, total rainfall is best expressed using the equation ;

Rainfall in city A + Rainfall in city B = 11 inches

x + 3x = 11